New Zealand

All Blacks exodus: Richie rich in Japan

New Zealand will soon lose a star playmaker, as well as an important member of the pack, as the latest moves to Japan’s League One were confirmed on Monday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Brad Barritt of England runs through to score the first try during the QBE International match between England and New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium on December 1, 2012 in London, England.

On this day: Barritt tears All Blacks apart

On 1 December 2012, South African-born centre Brad Barritt starred as England thrashed New Zealand for a first win over the All Blacks in 10 years.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Siya Kolisi of the Springboks and Ardie Savea of the All Blacks speak as they pose with the Freedom Cup trophy during a media opportunity ahead of this weekend's Rugby Championship matches at Strand Park on September 24, 2021 in Townsville, Australia.

Savea: Siya is my bestie

Ardie Savea has opened up on his close friendship with Springbok captain Siya Kolisi as the two loose forwards plan for a reunion on Sunday.

Test Picks: Boks to win big in Italy!

The Springboks are coming off back-to-back losses, but the SARugbymag team is convinced the world champions will respond emphatically in Italy on Saturday.

Eddie’s England eager to climb Everest against NZ

Eddie Jones compared playing New Zealand to climbing Everest as he urged his England side to scale a mountainous challenge against the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 18: Crusaders coach Scott Robertson during the Super Rugby match between DHL Stormers and Crusaders at DHL Newlands Stadium on May 18, 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Razor: England job is ‘pretty special’

Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has continued applying pressure on New Zealand Rugby by expressing interest in taking on the England job.

England want to cut New Zealand down to size

England head into Saturday’s Test with New Zealand buoyed by the memory of how coach Eddie Jones’s novel use of a samurai sword paved the way for a remarkable win at the 2019 World Cup semi-finals.

New Zealand celebrate their World Cup final win

NZ crowned World Cup champs in epic final

New Zealand held out on their own tryline to beat England and retain the Women’s World Cup in a thrilling final that featured 65 points and 11 tries in Auckland on Saturday.

Duhan van der Merwe embraces Scotland teammate Finn Russell after scoring a debut try

Scots recall Russell, All Blacks debut for Telea

Finn Russell has been summoned straight back into Scotland’s starting lineup to play New Zealand at Murrayfield on Sunday just days after being recalled by coach Gregor Townsend.

Willie le Roux of South Africa has the support of Jesse Kriel of South Africa (left)during the 2022 Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina held at Kings Park in Durban on 24 September 2022 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Teams: November Tests (Week 2)

Before making your picks for this weekend’s set of November Test matches, run your eyes over the teams that have been picked to play, including France against South Africa, while Wales take on Argentina.